Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 34 | $29,421 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 13 | $29,421 | See → |
| Social sciences | 13 | $29,421 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $29,421 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 10 | $29,421 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $70,908 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 9 | $29,421 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $29,421 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $29,421 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | $29,421 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $50,165 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $30,421 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $32,421 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $29,421 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $29,421 | See → |
Costs and entry
4 courses mention scholarships. 14 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The job market for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $29,421 a year; half of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $29,421 and $32,421. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $70,908, public health & allied health $29,421.
How is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked?
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked #140 by QS (2026), #78 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #39 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Library & Information Management (#4) and Nursing (#9).
What IELTS score does the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (24 of the 24 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offer?
133 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (34), life sciences & biotechnology (13) and social sciences (13).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.